Masterclasses

Active participation

• What to expect: Two weeks before the summit, selected composers receive an exclusive creative brief (a short scene or prompt) directly from our Hollywood mentors. On-site in Prague, you’ll present your original score face-to-face with industry titans.
• Why join: You’ll receive detailed, one-on-one constructive feedback from legendary A-list film composers. Discover how your score functions in real-world scenarios, learn what Hollywood decision-makers look for, and refine the subtle details that elevate your work from good to elite.

Masterclasses

Passive participation

• What to expect: Watch the active breakdown sessions from the best seat in the house as your peers receive live feedback.
• Why join: Soak up a massive amount of high-level knowledge without the pressure of presenting. Understand Hollywood standards, see how master composers approach dramatic storytelling, and learn how to avoid common scoring pitfalls.

Secrets of Scores

• The absolute flagship of our industry program.
• World-renowned composers pull back the curtain on the creative process behind their most iconic film and game soundtracks.
• They open up their original DAW projects to break down orchestration techniques, thematic development, synth programming, and how they successfully tackled challenging notes from directors and studios.

Recording Workshops

• An immersive, hands-on demonstration of live recording in a world-class studio.
• Witness real-time communication between the composer in the control room, the conductor on the podium, and the musicians on the floor.
• Learn essential score preparation techniques, how to maximize expensive studio time, and how to effectively direct an orchestra to get the best performance under pressure.
• New for Edition #6: Experience both grand symphonic orchestra recording sessions and intimate chamber ensemble setups!

Mixing & Post-Production Workshops

• The seamless continuation of the Recording Workshop.
• Skip the static theory – work directly with the fresh orchestral stems recorded during the summit’s live tracking sessions.
• Top audio engineers demonstrate the complete post-production pipeline, covering track editing, spatial & surround-sound mixing, and mastering for theatrical release and major streaming platforms.

Life of a Composer

• Everything you need to master the business, career, and personal side of screen scoring.
• A dedicated series of panels, lectures, and open discussions covering the non-musical mechanics of a sustainable scoring career.
• Key topics: Pitching & securing gigs, legal contracts and copyright ownership, personal branding, studio management, mental health, and preventing burnout in high-stress creative environments.

Showcase of Talented Composers

• A spotlight dedicated to the next generation of screen music talent.
• Experience live performances of original works written by a curated selection of emerging composers from around the globe.
• Each composer takes center stage to showcase their unique voice, present their work to an international audience, and catch the eye of industry pros.

Late Night Show

• An entertaining, late-night talk show set in a relaxed atmosphere.
• Unfiltered behind-the-scenes stories, hilarious tales from movie sets, lively interviews, and open Q&A sessions with star guests.
• The ultimate setting to unwind, grab a drink, and network naturally with fellow composers, guests, and industry decision-makers.